The Dictionary Project
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Dear Gentlemen, Thank you for the Dictionary. I will use it alot at school and home. Sincerely, Aubreonna Third graders like Aubreonna have been receiving dictionaries from the Millville Elks…
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res·cue /ˈreskyo͞o/, 1. verb: to save (someone or something) from a dangerous or distressing situation “We’re our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue…
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Many of our sponsors have labels made to insert on the front page of the dictionary. This is a great way for students to remember the kind gesture as well…
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re·mem·brance /rəˈmembrəns/, noun: 1. the act of remembering a person, thing, or event “To be a surrealist means barring from your mind all remembrance of what you have seen, and…
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mind·ful·ness /ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/, noun: the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment non-judgmentally.” Jon…
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cre·a·tive /krē-ā’tiv/, adjective: resulting from originality of thought or expression; imaginative “A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” Ayn Rand,…
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kind·ness /ˈkīn(d)nəs/, noun: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate of others; goodness, compassion “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” William Arthur Ward, 1921 – 1994…
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thank·ful /ˈthaŋk-fəl/, adjective: to be grateful, to show appreciation or praise “The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.” Henry…
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Thanks to the members of the Davenport Elks Lodge #298, receiving a dictionary has become rite of passage for the third graders in Davenport Community School District. For over ten…
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he·ro /ˈhirō/, noun: a person of great strength and courage who is admired or idealized for his or her outstanding achievements or noble qualities “You don’t raise heroes, you raise…
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The Rotary Club of Lucaya first participated in The Dictionary Project in 2011 to promote literacy in the Grand Bahama community. Since then, members have donated over 2,000 books to…
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On October 29th, the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Hills Sunset visited Manuel Pena Jr. Elementary School and delivered 138 Dictionary’s to five 3rd Grade classes. With the support of…
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